Esophagus stretching in Massachusetts
Below is what hospitals in Massachusetts charge if you pay cash, and the typical rate insurers negotiated.
Cash prices at 4 hospitals in Massachusetts run from $1,232 to $5,492. The typical hospital charges $2,223. Where a hospital sits on this scale matters more than the number alone:
typical: $2,223
Cheaper than most hospitalsPricier than most hospitals
4 hospitals. Sort by: Cash price ▲ · Negotiated median · Gross charge · Negotiated low
What these numbers mean.
Cash price is what the hospital lists for patients paying out of pocket.
Negotiated median is the middle of what insurance companies actually agreed to pay.
Gross charge is the sticker price — almost nobody pays it.
What you will actually pay is usually different from both numbers:
with insurance, your deductible, copay, or coinsurance decides what you owe —
the negotiated rate is what the insurer pays, not your bill.
A single line item may not be the whole cost: physician, anesthesia, pathology,
and facility fees can be billed separately.
Prices vary by hospital and change over time; always confirm with the hospital before you go.
| Hospital | Cash price | Where it sits | Insurance pays (typical) | Gross charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston Medical Center Boston, MA | $1,232Insurance typically pays $2,229Sticker price $2,738 | Lowest price of any hospital | $2,229 | $2,738 |
| Cape Cod Hospital Hyannis, MA | $1,714Insurance typically pays —Sticker price $4,034 | Cheaper than 67% of hospitals | — | $4,034 |
| Brigham And Women'S Hospital Boston, MA · Price file March 27, 2026 | $2,732Insurance typically pays $2,208Sticker price $3,643 | Pricier than 67% of hospitals | $2,208 | $3,643 |
| Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center MA · Price file April 1, 2026 | $5,492Insurance typically pays $3,718Sticker price $5,492 | Highest price of any hospital | $3,718 | $5,492 |
Procedure code 43249. Prices are from each hospital's own published price file — see methodology.